“Matt found that endearing. And disturbing in ways he didn't want to acknowledge.”

“Not that he was any expert on the subject, but Matt believed he could tell a lot about a woman by observing the way she watched a sunset.”

“He hadn't eaten a bite of breakfast, sex always made him hungry. Suddenly Matt realized he was starving.”

“The jangle of the telephone rousted Matt out of a deep sleep. He never dreamed. Dreams were too messy.”

“Matt felt vindicated. See. If he'd rushed things and let his passion get the upper hand he might not have learned whether she like beef.”

“She tilted her face to his, and he discovered that kissing her was something he didn't have to train for by reading a book. It came naturally.”

“By George, the next time he found himself on the road all alone late at night, he was going to whistle along to every damn song on the radio."That'll show them," he snarled, though he had no idea who he'd be showing nor why he nearly tore the knob off when he shut off the radio.”